Thought to bring luck and adored for centuries, cats are one of the most popular animals on the planet.
Truth is, no matter the breed, cats are one of the most beautiful cats on the planet and it has been said that once you get a cat, your life will never be the same – in the best possible way!
Owners can sometimes be so in love with these gorgeous creatures that they get another – the average cat owner actually has two according to reports!
And while their personalities are all completely different and their needs are all individual, some of these beautiful rare cat breeds are so beautiful they certainly need more attention!
Owners can sometimes be so in love with these gorgeous creatures that they get another – the average cat owner actually has two according to reports!
![This ancient cat breed is of Thai descent and have been viewed as a prestigious breed for decades. They were often pets for those high up in Thailand's government. The Korat cat breed is considered a lucky breed.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmU5YWMyMmQ4LWYyYzUtNGUwNS1hYjBhLTUxMDQ5ZmQzNWIxNzpiY2I5NzA1Yi1mYTY2LTQ2OWYtYTA2MS0xNDhhZmM2YzA4ZTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Korat
This ancient cat breed is of Thai descent and have been viewed as a prestigious breed for decades. They were often pets for those high up in Thailand's government. The Korat cat breed is considered a lucky breed.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![Originally from Eastern Turkey, this gorgeous, fluffy cat breed has been around for hundreds of years.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmU3MTc2ZTQ3LWFmYTYtNGY0NC05OGM1LThmMWNiYjUzZWUxZTowYTIwZjIwNi1hZDBlLTQ5MTEtOWQ2MC05YThlY2VkNzAyNjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Turkish Van
Originally from Eastern Turkey, this gorgeous, fluffy cat breed has been around for hundreds of years.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![With striking silver markings, the Burmilla cat breed has long been a luxurious and glamorous cat.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ3YzI1NjE1LTU5NzctNGQ1YS1iNGY3LTNjMDhmNGY5NjhjNzowNTUyYzNiNS0wYzdlLTQ0ZWUtYmRlMC1lNTNjNjA4OTcwMzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Burmilla
With striking silver markings, the Burmilla cat breed has long been a luxurious and glamorous cat.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![This big, fluffy cat breeds have bags of energy but is known to enjoy big sleeps after a burst of running.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjRjOGQ5MmE4LTZlYmEtNDhjNy1hZTA3LTFiZjg1NjA3ZDdkZTo5MjkwOWE0Ni02YTYzLTRhZmItOTU2Yi0wOGI4ZTQ2MjQwZWI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Norwegian Forest Cat
This big, fluffy cat breeds have bags of energy but is known to enjoy big sleeps after a burst of running.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro